Certain foods can protect the body against cancer. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and fermented foods—key parts of the Mediterranean diet—are especially beneficial.
These foods “are rich in protective compounds that work together to reduce cancer risk.”
They don’t just support general health. Some “help regulate hormones like estrogen,” while others “slow cancer cell growth or reduce inflammation.” Many boost the body’s natural defense by “protecting healthy cells from damage” through antioxidant activity.
Unfortunately, these benefits are often overlooked…